There is a Website called Food of the 50s by Ruth Chier Rosen where she blogs about her life-- The first version of this cookbook was released in 1952 and this version was revised, "by popular Demand', in 1953 - thus the cover change and sometimes content changes she said. From her Vlog: The Big Spread: An Encyclopedia of Hors D?oeuvres and Canapes 144 pages, Copyright 1953 This was the third printing of The Big Spread. The second printing (1953) had the same cover and content as the original (1952). This third printing has different photographs and a different cover?they?re having a fabulous time at this party! ?Parties, small and intimate or large and formal, have one basic element in common: Food must appear. Whether the gathering is an outstanding success often depends upon what there is to eat and how it is presented. Every hostess at one time or another wonders: ?What shall I serve?? THE BIG SPREAD is designed to meet this ever present query. If friends drop in unexpectedly, there are many suggestions for party-fare to be taken from your pantry or refrigerator shelf. If you are planning an elegant and elaborate entertainment, select your favorites from among the following pages. Above all, however simple the fare, use your most attractive linens and serving accessories. Remember that eye appeal means more taste appeal. The DECORATIVE EDIBLES lend a gay note to the simplest food.? New York: Richards Rosen Associates, Inc.. Revised Edition. Softcover. Fine copy in the original plastic ringed binder; includes the publisher's original cardboard case, which has some wear and tear. Overall remains well preserved overall; bright and clean. Series; A Handy Aid Book: Cuisine Arts. Physical description; 144 pages. Notes; No clear publication date given. Subjects; Book Books. Hors D?oeuvres and Canapes. Ruth Chier Rosen Title The Big Spread: an encyclopedia of Hors' D'Oeuvres and Canapes: fully illustrated Author Rosen, Ruth Chier Format/Binding Softcover Book Condition Used with original Box Quantity Available 1 Edition Revised Edition Binding Paperback Publisher New York: Richards Rosen Associates, Inc. PLEASE REFER TO ALL PHOTOS FOR A BETTER VISUAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEM All of My Items Come from a Smoke Free Home I Strive to Ship Next Day Feel Free to Visit My Store and Browse Through My Other Listings as I am happy to combine shipping for you. Please contact me with any issues prior to leaving negative/neutral feedback or low detail ratings, as I will always do my best to solve any problems that may come up! Please refer to all photos above for a better visual description of the product being offered and its condition. If you have any further questions, please feel free to message me Any props that are used in the taking of the photos are not included. Only the item/items in the title of the listings are being sold